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Membership overview

We invite you to sign up for a Londolozi Live account and join our growing digital family united by our respect for nature and love of the wild. Membership is free and grants access to the Londolozi community, numerous innovative services and benefits across our digital ecosystem:

Quick sign in/sign up

Tired of new passwords? Link your social media account of choice for instant, secure access to Londolozi Live.

Who are you?

Tell the community something about yourself and tweak your Londolozi profile. More of a secretive animal? Keep your profile private.

Track your activity

Earn badges for your profile as you interact with Londolozi and the community as you comment, share and explore our online ecosystem. All your activity with Londolozi is now connected.

Increase your ranking

Earn prowess and rank up as you interact with Londolozi Live and earn a spot on the monthly points leaderboard.

Discuss stories

Chat with other Londolozi Live Explorers and with your favourite Contributors from the Londolozi team about their photos and stories from the wild.

Curate your own galleryNEW

Add your favorite photographs from around Londolozi Live to your very own Favorites gallery, using the ♡ button, for others to enjoy.

Purchase full res photosNEW

Buy your favorite photos in full resolution, easily and securely, for download at any time from your Profile Page.

Home of leopards

Tell us which of the Leopards of Londolozi you've encountered during your visit! Their cards will move to your profile page collection.

Rent gear

Need a camera for your stay? Book it online and hassle free. Travel to Londolozi light and easy.

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Grace & Gratitude

The year 1926 is etched in our history when the forefathers of Londolozi first arrived to pitch their tents in the shade of a thousand year old ebony tree on the banks of the Sand River. And so 90 years later, in 2016, it seems fitting to celebrate this historic event and a remarkable nine decade love affair with this land. As part of our 90th birthday celebrations we produced a three part online tribute to Londolozi, her land, her animals and her people. The response has been overwhelming and we thank you all for your generous contributions and participation.

2016 not only marks our 90th birthday but is also 10 years since the family “returned to the front door” to resume operations. It is, therefore, with great pride and joy that Shan and I, on behalf of the owners of Londolozi, express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our remarkable New Generation Management (NGM) team who, ably led by Stoff Kane-Berman, have created a Londolozi which is incomparable, emotional, fun-filled and enduring and which continues to reinvent daily the guest safari and game viewing experience.

2016 also marks the birth of a new vision for the future called Project 2020 which is the bringing together of ancient wisdom, modern technology and nature at the convergence of new behaviours, new technology and a desire to live lightly on the earth. At the heart of this project are the Londolozi ideals of becoming a Social Enterprise with the intention to make a more meaningful contribution to an emerging and transforming South African society. Many of the projects are already underway including the establishment of a community-owned wildlife corridor, support for the Good Work Foundation’s multi digital learning centres and the continued investment and vigilance in ensuring that Londolozi remains a safe haven for rhino devoid of incursions from poaching.

South Africa during 2016 held local elections and once again proudly demonstrated to the world our high functioning and vibrant democracy. It has been fascinating to witness within our country a growing civil voice demanding transparency from our political leaders and we are, therefore, pleased that our reputation as a friendly, warm, safe and hospitable country, offering world-class holiday adventures endures. In support of these perceptions we continue to experience unprecedented numbers of visitors to our shores and, in the wake of this emerging transparency, we are also experiencing a new spirit of delivery and co-operation throughout our country. In this regard, Londolozi has been given unprecedented support from the local government authorities, from the leadership of South Africa National Parks and from neighbouring land owning communities, all of whom have showed renewed commitment to supporting wildlife based programmes which are resulting in the beneficiary land owners and neighbouring communities in the region becoming fully integrated into the economic benefits that flow from the potential of the Economy of Wildlife.

In alignment with these developments during this year, we witnessed the explosive growth of the Good Work Foundation’s (GWF) digital learning campuses which now reach in excess of 5000 students and have expanded to include two new satellite operations adjacent to Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Another digital learning campus will be commissioned in 2017 and you are urged to visit the GWF website to be inspired by this remarkable movement which continues to gather momentum. We recognise and honour Kate Groch, the CEO of the GWF, for the unbelievable strides that her organisation has made not only in achieving a sustainable partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education but also enabling many young rural learners a real opportunity at life. To witness learners of all ages being exposed, under careful guidance, to the possibilities of digital learning is indeed an inspiring window into South Africa’s true potential. Incredibly GWF won the national Pricewaterhouse Coopers Empowerment of Women in the Community Award this year in partnership with T-Systems South Africa.

At Londolozi for 2016/2017 we have adopted the philosophy of deep not wide meaning that despite the many demands being placed on us to expand Londolozi, we are in fact continuing to look inwards in search of innovative ways to further improve our guest’s experience. To add to the improvements we made this year, being the Cubs Den, Gym and Yoga Deck, we plan soon to begin a very careful upgrade of Varty Camp which should begin during the first half of 2018. In honouring where it all began, we wish to be careful with the improvements in order to, in no way, change the character of this “grand lady”.

In closing, despite the troubled world which surrounds us, we are all inherently connected to one another and to the planet we live on. We at Londolozi live in gratitude for the stillness and natural beauty which surrounds us and for the harmony which exists within our broader family across all cultures, genders and religions. We trust that this peaceful existence will continue to prevail for the years ahead despite what may be happening on the broader canvas of the world’s political stage. South Africa and Londolozi will remain a safe harbour for the discerning travellers to revisit, rejuvenate and to restore.

About the Author

Dave Varty

Co-Founder/Owner

Dave's story is too full and rich to tell in a brief blog bio. Suffice it to say that it is due to his passion, hard work and lifelong dedication to conservation that Londolozi is what it is today. One of the co-founders ...

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on Grace & Gratitude

Congratulations Dave and Shan on reaching this milestone. You deserve all the success you are enjoying at the moment. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas. My thoughts are often with you and I yearn for Africa. I now live in Rotorua New Zealand near my wonderful family. All the best, Di.

An incredible year and an exciting journey towards 2020. Thanks team Londolozi and thanks to all of Londolozi’s many guests for their support of the part that Good Work Foundation plays in our vision for an evolving (and amazing) South African society.

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Purchase a photograph

Our best photographs are available for purchase in digital format from the Londolozi Live Fine Art Store, via credit card. Purchasable photos are tagged with the Fine Art Store icon:

Once purchased, you will be able to download the full resolution, unwatermarked image (around 10Mb) from your profile page at any time. There are also different license options which you can choose from when adding the image to your cart.

To add any purchasable image to your cart, press the Purchase/Add to cart buttons next to an image, from anywhere across Londolozi Live:

Badges

Badges are awarded for achieving various things and come with a bunch of points in tow. Here's an example badge:

We've had the pleasure of hosting you here at Londolozi and together we've experienced the magic of the wild and now you're part of the family. You've let us know about your past visits while editing your Profile.

Londolozi Guest

Awarded for visiting Londolozi.

1000

prowess earned

for earning the Londolozi Guest badge

Each badge has a basic version, such as the Londolozi Guest badge above, and then a specialist version:

Londolozi Lifer

Awarded for visiting Londolozi three times.

2000

prowess earned

for earning the Londolozi Lifer badge

To see all the badges on offer and find out how to grab them, visit the Badge Showcase or click on any badge you happen to find out there in the wild.

Senior Digital Ranger

Digital Tracker

Master Tracker

Guest

We've had the pleasure of hosting you here at Londolozi and together we've experienced the magic of the wild and now you're part of the family. You've let us know about your past visits while editing your Profile.

You've earned the badge:

Londolozi Guest

Awarded for visiting Londolozi.

1000

prowess earned

for earning the Londolozi Guest badge

You're a specialist in this field and have earned the badge:

Londolozi Lifer

Leopard

On a trip to Londolozi you've been lucky enough to spot a leopard of Londolozi. You've encountered the leopard's profile card on the Blog and pressed the 'Spotted this Leopard?' button to record your sighting.

Lion Fanatic

Photographer

You've got an eye for the wilderness and have had your photographic journal from your time at Londolozi published on the Blog for others to enjoy. You found out how to submit your story by emailing us.

You've earned the badge:

Photographer

Awarded for submitting a photo story.

700

prowess earned

for earning the Photographer badge

You're a specialist in this field and have earned the badge:

Master Photographer

Storyteller

You've got the gift of the storyteller and have had a tale of your time at Londolozi published on the Blog for others to marvel at around the camp fire. You found out how to submit your story by emailing us.

Art Specialist

Good Work Foundation

You recongise the rare privilege it is to be able to experience the untamed beauty of the natural world, and have found an opportunity to give back through The Good Work Foundation, for the sake of others, your children and the wild. You've let us know about your donations while editing your Profile.

You've earned the badge:

GWF Patron

Awarded for donating to The Good Work Foundation.

500

prowess earned

for earning the GWF Patron badge

You're a specialist in this field and have earned the badge:

GWF Protector

Curator

You've curated your own Favorites gallery by ♡ing at least 15 photographs which you absolutely love from around Londolozi Live. If your Favorites gallery has caught the eye of the Fine Art site Editor and is featured, you've also earned the esteemed Featured Curator badge.

Londolozi Live

Membership Overview

Londolozi Live

Membership overview

We invite you to sign up for a Londolozi Live account and join our growing digital family united by our respect for nature and love of the wild. Membership is free and grants access to the Londolozi community, numerous innovative services and benefits across our digital ecosystem:

Quick sign in/sign up

Tired of new passwords? Link your social media account of choice for instant, secure access to Londolozi Live.

Who are you?

Tell the community something about yourself and tweak your Londolozi profile. More of a secretive animal? Keep your profile private.

Track your activity

Earn badges for your profile as you interact with Londolozi and the community as you comment, share and explore our online ecosystem. All your activity with Londolozi is now connected.

Increase your ranking

Earn prowess and rank up as you interact with Londolozi Live and earn a spot on the monthly points leaderboard.

Discuss stories

Chat with other Londolozi Live Explorers and with your favourite Contributors from the Londolozi team about their photos and stories from the wild.

Curate your own galleryNEW

Add your favorite photographs from around Londolozi Live to your very own Favorites gallery, using the ♡ button, for others to enjoy.

Purchase full res photosNEW

Buy your favorite photos in full resolution, easily and securely, for download at any time from your Profile Page.

Home of leopards

Tell us which of the Leopards of Londolozi you've encountered during your visit! Their cards will move to your profile page collection.

Rent gear

Need a camera for your stay? Book it online and hassle free. Travel to Londolozi light and easy.

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The Leopards of Londolozi

Since 1979 Londolozi has had a love affair with leopards. Over the last four decades, this dynasty has been chronicled by the many guides and trackers, past and present, who have worked at Londolozi.

You can visit the Mashaba 4:3 Female's dedicated profile page to access a rich trove of information about this leopard, including family tree, unique markings, territory maps, timelines and a host of stunning images and videos.